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Get ready to break out your holiday spirit and sing along with friends and family on Go Caroling Day, December 20! This day has been around since the 19th century as a way for people to celebrate Christmas. While caroling is an age-old tradition, many modern versions have been created in recent years such as flash mob caroling or virtual caroling via video chat. Whether you choose to go door-to-door or enjoy a night of singing from the comfort of your own home, Go Caroling Day is sure to bring joy this holiday season!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Caroling Tradition Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Caroling emerged in the 1800s as a popular Christmas tradition, where groups went door-to-door to spread holiday cheer through song.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1914</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Christmas Truce of WWI</div><div class='timeline-text'>On Christmas Eve during World War I, soldiers on both sides sang carols and exchanged greetings in a spontaneous ceasefire known as the Christmas Truce.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Assumed Go Caroling Day Initiation</div><div class='timeline-text'>December 20 becomes popularly recognized as Go Caroling Day, encouraging people to continue the tradition of caroling.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>YouTube Boosts Caroling</div><div class='timeline-text'>The popularization of YouTube allowed for virtual caroling to emerge, where people could share their caroling performances online.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Virtual Caroling</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many opted for virtual caroling via video chats, allowing the tradition to continue safely.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a caroling group</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather together with your family and/or friends to form a caroling group. Pick out some of your favorite Christmas carols and head out to spread holiday cheer.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Sing in a public place</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bring some festive joy to the streets by singing your favorite carols in a public place. You can even ask for donations and use it for a good cause.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit elderly care facilities</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bring some holiday cheer to those living in elderly care facilities by visiting them and singing carols. It's sure to bring a smile to their faces.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a sing along</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends and family over for an evening of singing carols, hot cocoa, and cookies. You can even make it into a contest to see who can hit the highest note.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Record yourself singing</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a music video of yourself or your caroling group singing your favorite Christmas carols. Post it online so everyone can enjoy your holiday cheer.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's festive and fun</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Going caroling is a great way to get into the holiday spirit. Gather your friends, family, or neighbors and head out to spread some good cheer! Not only is it a fun activity to participate in, but you'll be sure to brighten up the cold winter night with melodious tunes of classic Christmas songs.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>You can bring joy to others</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>When you go caroling, you don't just bring joy to yourself - you also bring joy to those around you. From homeowners who open their door to old folk in nursing homes that look forward to hearing holiday carols every year, your singing will surely uplift spirits even on the gloomiest of days.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's an excuse for a party</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>What better excuse do you need than Go Caroling Day for a fun gathering? Invite all your friends over for an impromptu caroling party - no age limits or gender restrictions! Everyone is welcome, whether they know how to sing or not. Plus, it's always nice to cuddle up around the fire (or even heating) and have a hot cup of cocoa afterwards.</p></div></div>
Go Caroling Day is celebrated on December 20th every year. In 2024 Go Caroling Day will occur on a Friday.
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